Solving Two-Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3n + 4 = 7?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 3n + 4 = 7 after isolating the term?

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Divide both sides by 3 to solve for n.

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How do you represent 'two times a number plus five equals 15' as an equation?

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2x + 5 = 15.

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What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

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To find the value of the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 33 = 4a - 7?

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a = 10.

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What does the term 'coefficient' mean in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.